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Learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Join us each week as licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness share practical, real-life solutions for healthier living through balanced nutrition. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients and listeners discover how real food – animal protein, healthy fat, nutrient-dense carbohydrates – can increase energy, stabilize moods, jumpstart metabolism, eliminate cravings, restore digestion, balance hormones and so much more! For recipes, articles and more, visit us at weightandwellness.com
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7 hours ago
7 hours ago
How often do we think about what's really in our food? Have you ever really thought about how many ads you regularly see for junk food and junk beverages? We are continuously being sold food that makes us sick and overweight, and in today's world we are living in a health crisis that's largely caused by poor diet.
On this week's episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dieticians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent shine a light on the ultra-processed foods infiltrating our pantries and impacting our health, and how they connect and contribute to rising health issues like obesity, mental health challenges, and even cancer.
Follow along and learn how to take back control of your health through identifying processed foods, making informed food choices, and taking simple steps toward embracing a real food diet for you and your family. Every bite matters!
5 days ago
5 days ago
Did you know that gallbladder health is tightly linked to your overall well-being? Join our host, registered and licensed dietician Leah Kleinschrodt, as she unravels the complexities of gallbladder care in this episode of Ask a Nutritionist and catch up on this often-overlooked organ. From dietary advice to preventing gallstones to understanding the role of bile in your digestive system, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance their digestive health.
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Staying Strong During Cold & Flu Season
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
It’s the time of year when we are “catching bugs” that are going around, ranging from a mild and annoying cold, to more serious cases of influenza, Covid, or a virus called RSV. It is completely normal and natural for your body to get occasionally sick. Even with a healthy immune system, you may get catch something one to two times per year. But are you someone who tends to catch whatever is going around? Are you susceptible to illness and getting sick every month? If so, that can be a sign of a weakened immune system, and you can take steps to build up and protect yourself with the right nutrition and supplements.
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
What Are The Benefits Of Bone Broth? - Ask a Nutritionist [REPLAY]
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
If you haven't heard of bone broth and its many benefits, get ready. Looking to get better sleep? Want to strengthen your skins elasticity? Need an easy source of protein? Try some bone broth. Listen in to this episode of Ask a Nutritionist to learn about how you can improve your health by adding bone broth to your diet.
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Foods To Heal After Knee Surgery
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
In our clinical practice, we see people at all stages in their surgical preparation and recovery. In today’s show, we’re going to focus on knees specifically. Our dietitians will help you think about how to optimize your nutrition before knee surgery and strategize your food plan for after knee surgery to give you the best recovery outcome possible. We’ll start by quickly covering the most common types of knee surgeries, then we’ll give you action steps to take for before and after your procedure.
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Navigating Nitrates: What You Need to Know - Ask a Nutritionist
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Are nitrates helpful or harmful? Join registered and licensed dietician Brandy Buro in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist as she breaks down everything you need to know about naturally occurring and added nitrates in your food.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Concussion Rescue with Guest Dr Chapek
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Have you or someone you know suffered a concussion or some kind of hit to the head? Do you or the kids in your family play contact sports? If yes, this show is for you! Today’s episode features a conversation with our dietitian and a physician who has worked for Amen Clinics for over a decade. Our special guest, Dr. Kabran Chapek, is going to take us through the ins and outs of what happens to a brain in a concussion, discuss important chapters from his book Concussion Rescue, and share actionable things we can do to protect our brains and help them recover quickly and more completely after an unexpected injury, even if it’s been years or decades after a brain injury.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Gluten Sensitivity vs. Celiac - Ask a Nutritionist
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Do you struggle with digestive issues, fatigue, or skin problems? It might be time to consider whether gluten is the culprit! Join registered and licensed dietician Britni Vincent on this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist as she breaks down how gluten can impact your health - from explaining what gluten is and the hype around gluten-free diets to common gluten sensitivity symptoms and the importance of testing for celiac disease.
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Why Am I Addicted To Sugar? What Can I Do About It?
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Since sugar consumption tends to increase starting at this time of year then leading into the holidays, we’re here today to talk about why we get sugar cravings that can really interrupt your health and how to get rid of them. From a dietitian standpoint, we have ideas that actually work to help your brain stop craving sugar. In this episode, we’ll cover the science behind sugar cravings, how the gut and blood sugar are an important part of the equation, and tips on what you can start doing today to knock down your cravings and sail through the holidays feeling good.
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Understanding and Conquering Food Aversions - Ask a Nutritionist
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Can't stand certain foods anymore? You’re not alone! Join registered and licensed dietician Amy Krum and discover the surprising causes of food aversions and tips to tackle them and bring balance back to your meals on this week's episode of "Ask a Nutritionist."